Commissioning Manager - Public Health

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim Commissioning Manager to oversee public health services, focusing on substance misuse and smoking cessation. This role involves leading contract management, fostering relationships with operational managers, and engaging with service providers to align with council strategies. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while ensuring effective service delivery. If you have a strong background in commissioning and are passionate about public health, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in commissioning and managing health services.
• Experience working within a local authority or CCG is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract and performance management for health services.
• Engage providers in council priorities and strategies.

Skills

Commissioning Services

Contract Management

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Qualification in Public Health

Job description

Specialists in professional temporary recruitment

Interim Commissioning Manager – Public Health

Based in London

Length: 4 months initially

IR35: Inside

Hybrid, predominantly remote working with 1 day per week onsite

Brief:

One of our Local Authority clients requires an interim Commissioning Manager with subject matter expertise in substance misuse, smoking cessation and health check commissioning to join their well-established commissioning team.

As the interim Commissioning Manager, you will lead on the contract and performance management of the above services and undertake ongoing market development work to engage providers in council priorities and strategies. You will also complete government returns and maintain a positive and constructive relationship with key operational managers.

Essential experience required:

• Must have demonstrable experience of commissioning and contract managing substance misuse, smoking cessation and health check services
• Previously worked within a local authority and/or CCG
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• A qualification in Public Health would be ideal but isn’t essential